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About Westhill, Orkney Islands

Westhill sits on South Ronaldsay, reached via the famous Churchill Barriers along the A961 from Kirkwall (30 minutes). These wartime causeways link Orkney's southern isles, offering brilliant views across Scapa Flow. The barriers themselves are the main attraction - massive concrete causeways built by Italian POWs who also created the exquisite Italian Chapel from two Nissen huts.

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Westhill, Orkney Islands is in Scotland, at 58.844, -2.932 - about 8 km north of Aikers.

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What is the closest airport to Westhill, Orkney Islands?

The closest airport to Westhill, Orkney Islands is Kirkwall Airport, 19 km (about 20 min by car). Other airports nearby: Wick John O'Groats Airport, Eday Airport.

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